Tryon Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant

Project Background/Summary

The place where most of the Lake Oswego's sewage goes, the Tryon Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (TCWTP), located in Foothills, is the subject of an 18 month facility planning process. The process will identify capital improvement projects needed to meet Oregon Department of Environmental Quality requirements and address odor problems and visual issues for existing and future businesses and residents in Foothills.

TCWTP, which was built almost 50 years ago,is owned and operated by the City of Portland, Bureau of Environmental Services. The Plant treats wastewater from sewer customers of both the City of Portland and the City of Lake Oswego under an inter-governmental agreement.